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American History Courses

American History courses can help you learn about key events, influential figures, and social movements that shaped the nation. You can build skills in critical analysis, historical interpretation, and effective communication of complex ideas. Many courses introduce tools like primary source documents, timelines, and digital archives, which enhance your understanding of historical context and enable you to engage with various perspectives on American identity and culture.


Popular American History Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Shell Script, Unix, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Patch Management, Scripting Languages, Package and Software Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, File Systems, File Management, Data Storage, Security Controls, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)

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    Duke University

    Rediscovering the Heart of Methodism

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Needs Assessment, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Compassion, Education and Training, Professionalism, Entrepreneurship, Adult Education, Social Impact, Formal Learning, Personal Integrity, Leadership Development, Community Development, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Pedagogy, Teaching, Empathy

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Music, Social Media, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, World Music, Personal Development, Blogs, Diversity Awareness, Instagram, Case Studies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Digital Publishing, Sociology, Communication, Analysis, Writing

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    Dartmouth College

    Introduction to German Opera

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music History, Musical Composition, Music, Classical Music, Music Performance, Performing Arts

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Christianity & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, World History, Climate Change Adaptation, Liberal Arts, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation, Anthropology

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    University of Michigan

    Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modern AI Models for Vision and Multimodal Understanding

    Skills you'll gain: Vision Transformer (ViT), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Embeddings, Digital Signal Processing, Transfer Learning

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    Yale University

    East Asian Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Climate Change Mitigation, Ancient History

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Microcontrollers: Basic Architecture and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Hardware Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Performance Tuning, Application Design, Peripheral Devices, Digital Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Building Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Land Development, Social Impact, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Public Works, Sustainable Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Case Studies, Emerging Technologies

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    American Council on Exercise

    A Holistic Approach to Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Concentration, Community Health, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Education, Behavioral Health, Stress Management, Clinical Nutrition, Exercise Science, Respiration, Physiology

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    SkillUp

    Data Collection and Root Cause Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Statistical Inference, Pareto Chart

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular american history courses

  • Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job: Packt
  • Rediscovering the Heart of Methodism: Duke University
  • Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to German Opera: Dartmouth College
  • Christianity & Ecology: Yale University
  • Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • Modern AI Models for Vision and Multimodal Understanding: University of Colorado Boulder
  • East Asian Religions & Ecology: Yale University
  • Microcontrollers: Basic Architecture and Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Sustainable Cities: University of Colorado Boulder

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